At PodPlay, we say no to integrations far more often than we say yes.

That’s not stubbornness—it’s stewardship. Our clubs trust us with their brand, their operations, and their player experience. Every integration has to earn its place. Premium. Seamless. Valuable. ROI-positive. If it doesn’t meaningfully elevate the experience for clubs and players, it doesn’t ship.

That’s why we’re excited to announce our integration with PB Vision, the best-in-class AI video analysis platform for pickleball—now natively integrated into PodPlay.

This isn’t an experiment or a box-checking feature. It’s a high-conviction integration that unlocks something players, coaches, and clubs have wanted for a long time, without introducing friction or compromise.

The PodPlay Integration Standard

Before we integrate with any partner, we hold them to a simple—but demanding—standard.

Premium by Design

We only integrate with products that are best-in-class and care deeply about UX, aesthetics, and design. PB Vision has always met that bar. Their analytics are sophisticated, their insights are clear, and their product reflects a genuine respect for the modern pickleball player. That sophistication extends beyond breakdowns and stats. PB Vision automatically translates match play into an objective DUPR-scale rating, giving players a number they recognize and trust, derived straight from their on-court performance.

One World, Not Two

If an integration forces users to bounce between apps, manage multiple accounts, or endure awkward handoffs, it’s a non-starter. PodPlay is designed to feel like a single, cohesive system.

With this integration, players can access PB Vision analysis directly through the PodPlay experience—without “living in two worlds.”

Real Value, Not Roadmap Filler

We don’t integrate to fill gaps or check boxes. Every integraton must add functionality that clubs and players actively want, without taxing the user experience.

PB Vision clears that bar decisively.

ROI for Clubs

Every integration must drive real returns—more revenue, lower costs, or a meaningfully better experience that keeps players coming back.

This one does all three.

Solving the Real Problem: Friction, Not Accuracy

PB Vision has always been best-in-class.

The limiting factor wasn’t the quality of the analysis—it was friction. AI video analysis works best when footage is captured from a standardized camera angle and framing spec. The more consistent the video, the better the accuracy. Historically, getting video into the system in that format took effort, coordination, and technical know-how.

PodPlay changes that.

With our standardized court setup and Pro monitor infrastructure, hundreds of thousands of players at PodPlay clubs can now upload match footage to PB Vision in three clicks. No exporting files. No guessing camera angles. No manual setup.

This dramatically shortens time-to-magic. The value shows up immediately.

Player Experience: The Shortest Path to AI Insights

One detail mattered a lot to us during this integration: players can view an individual PB Vision report in app without creating a PB Vision account.

That decision was deliberate.

We believe the fastest path to adoption is reducing friction at the moment of delight. Players can see their analysis instantly. Those who want to track history, rating trends, and long-term progress will create accounts at PB Vision—but no one is forced to jump through hoops just to experience the initial magic. Our bet: making it easy to experience the magic the first time will increase the number of players who become power users of PB Vision.

That’s how modern software should work.

Coaching Use Cases That Actually Work in the Real World

For coaches at PodPlay clubs, this integration unlocks a powerful and practical workflow:

A coaching session on court.

Match play immediately after.

Then a shared review of AI-powered analysis—shot selection, court coverage, tendencies, areas to improve—grounded in actual match data. Coaches can anchor that feedback to a clear DUPR-scale rating, helping players understand not just what happened, but how their decisions and execution translate into competitive level.

This isn’t abstract analytics. It’s actionable insight, delivered in a format players can see and understand.

Monetization Without Complexity

The PB Vision integration is available at no additional cost to PodPlay clubs that have PodPlay Pro monitors.

The pricing model is usage-based (per-minute processing), with a floor price that covers compute costs. Clubs control whether—and how much—they mark up the service to end customers.

That means:

• New functionality for players
• New monetization opportunities for clubs
• No operational overhead
• All within the same PodPlay bundle

That’s what driving ROI actually looks like.

The Bigger Picture: Ratings, Data, and the Future of Competitive Play

PB Vision is also integrated with DUPR, enabling AI-powered pickleball ratings based on real match data.

This creates a natural through line with PodPlay’s DUPR Challenge Match feature—where competitive play, verified results, and intelligent analysis come together in one system. Matches aren’t just played; they’re understood, measured, and improved upon.

The long-term implication is clear: better data, better ratings, better competition, and a more engaging player journey.

Why This Matters

PodPlay exists to raise the bar for what a modern pickleball club can be.

This integration with PB Vision reflects how we think about product development: fewer integrations, higher standards, deeper impact. When we ship something, it’s because it meaningfully improves the experience for clubs, coaches, and players—without compromise.

PB Vision meets that standard. We’re proud to bring it into the PodPlay ecosystem.